Comparison between:
- 2015 Nissan Leaf SV
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2015 Nissan Leaf SV | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD | |
| Series | ZE0 | - | - |
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| Trim | SV | Performance AWD | P8 AWD |
| Model year | 2015 | 2021 | 2021 |
| Market | - | North America, Europe | North America, Europe |
| Price | - | - | EUR 62,000 (DE, Mar 2020) |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Hatchback | Sedan | Sport utility vehicle (SUV) |
| Materials | Steel | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Brilliant Silver Gun Metallic Super Black Cayenne Red Glacier White Pearl White and new MorningSky Blue Glacier White Pearl White | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic | Black Stone Onyx Black Metallic Fusion Red Metallic Thunder Grey Metallic Glacier Silver Metallic Sage Green Crystal White Pearl Bursting Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Light Grey | Black Black and White | Charcoal Black |
| Number of doors | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.0 in 4445 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm | 174.2 in 4425 mm |
| Width | 69.7 in 1770 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm | 73.7 in 1873 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 77.4 in 1967 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm | 80.1 in 2034 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | - | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 75.2 in 1910 mm |
| Height | 61.0 in 1550 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm | 65.0 in 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in 2700 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 106.4 in 2702 mm |
| Front track | 60.6 in 1539 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 63.0 in 1601 mm |
| Rear track | 60.4 in 1534 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm | 63.6 in 1615 mm |
| Clearance | 6.3 in 160 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm | 6.7 in 171 mm |
| Front headroom | 41.2 in 1047 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm | 35.9 in 911 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.3 in 948 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm | 39.1 in 994 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 54.3 in 1379 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm | 56.7 in 1440 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 52.5 in 1334 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm | 56.3 in 1429 mm |
| Front hip room | 51.5 in 1308 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm | - |
| Rear hip room | 50.0 in 1270 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm | - |
| Front legroom | 42.1 in 1069 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm | 40.9 in 1040 mm |
| Rear legroom | 33.3 in 846 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm | 36.1 in 917 mm |
| Passenger volume | 2617.0 l 92.42 ft3 2.62 m3 | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 | - |
| Total volume | 3296.0 l 116.40 ft3 3.30 m3 | - | - |
| Trunk volume | 680.0 l 24.01 ft3 0.68 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 | 414.0 l 14.62 ft3 0.41 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 850.0 l 30.02 ft3 0.85 m3 | - | 1290.0 l 45.56 ft3 1.29 m3 |
| Secondary trunk volume | - | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 | - |
| Curb weight | 3276.07 lb 1486 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg | 4717.89 lb 2140 kg |
| Payload | 917.12 lb 416 kg | 822.32 lb 373 kg | 1124.36 lb 510 kg |
| GVWR | 4193.19 lb 1902 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg | 5842.25 lb 2650 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.28 Cd | 0.23 Cd | 0.329 Cd |
| Additional information | - | - | Headroom with panorama roof front/rear - 955/974 mm Frontal area - 2.56 m² Towing capacity - 1500 kg |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Nissan | Tesla | - |
| Model | EM61 | DU Cat 1 3D1 | EAD 3.1 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location of the motor | Front | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 360 V | 320 V | - |
| Power | 80 kW 107.3 hp 108.8 ps | 219 kW 293.7 hp 297.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 5075 rpm | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Torque | 254 Nm 25.9 kgm 187.3 ft-lb | 420 Nm 42.8 kgm 309.8 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 325 - 4800 rpm | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driving modes | Eco Normal B-mode | - | - |
| Additional information | - | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D6 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D1 and 3D6 | - |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | - | Tesla | - |
| Model | - | 3D3 | EAD 3.1 |
| Motor type | - | AC induction/asynchronous | Permanent magnet synchronous |
| Location | - | Front | Front |
| Voltage | - | 335 V | - |
| Power | - | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps | 150 kW 201.2 hp 203.9 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6622 rpm | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Torque | - | 240 Nm 24.5 kgm 177.0 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | - | 4350 - 13900 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | - | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | - | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 90.1 mph 145.0 km/h | 162.2 mph 261.0 km/h | 111.8 mph 180.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | 11.30 s | 3.30 s | 4.90 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | - | 3.20 s | - |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA: 84.0 mi / 135.2 km | NEDC: 372.8 mi / 600.0 km EPA: 315.0 mi / 507.0 km WLTP: 352.3 mi / 567.0 km | EPA: 208.0 mi / 334.7 km WLTP: 248.5 mi / 400.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 17 kWh/100 km EPA, CMB: 18.7 kWh/100 km EPA, HWY: 21.2 kWh/100 km EPA, CTY: 27.3 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 34 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 101 MPGe EPA, CMB: 114 MPGe EPA, CTY: 126 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 30 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 107 MPGe EPA, CMB: 113 MPGe EPA, CTY: 118 MPGe | EPA, CMB: 43 kWh/100 mi EPA, HWY: 72 MPGe EPA, CMB: 79 MPGe EPA, CTY: 85 MPGe |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ | - |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 10.4 m 34.12 ft | 11.8 m 38.71 ft | 11.4 m 37.40 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | - | 2.05 | 2.7 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 7.9377 | 9 | - |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | MacPherson strut Coil springs (helical springs) Independent Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam (twist beam / torsion bar) Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Hydraulic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Discs | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Additional information | 4-wheel power-assisted disc brakes | Rotor diameter front / rear - 320 / 335 mm Brake pad thickness front / rear - 10 / 9 mm Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into rear calliper | - |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 6.5Jx16 ET40 | 9Jx20 ET34 | - |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 205/55R16 89H | - | 235/50R19 103V 255/45R19 104V |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Manufacturer | AESC | Tesla and Panasonic | - |
| Model | - | NCR21700A | NCM |
| Type of rechargeable battery | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion | Lithium-Ion |
| Battery capacity | 24 kWh | 82.1 kWh | 78 kWh |
| Number of cells | 192 | - | - |
| Number of modules | 48 | - | - |
| Voltage | 360 V | 360 V | - |
| Energy density | 157 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg | - |
| Weight | 601.86 lb 273 kg | - | - |
| Volume | 485.0 l 17.13 ft3 0.48 m3 | - | - |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Air convection (passive) | Water-based coolant circulation Heat pipe | Water-based coolant circulation |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -35 °C -31 °F | -30 °C -22 °F | - |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 45 °C 113 °F | 60 °C 140 °F | - |
| Additional information | Stacked laminated LiMn2O4 with LiNiO2/Graphite Battery heater Auxiliary 12-volt lead-acid battery | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. Battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) | Usable capacity - 75 kWh |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | EVSE cable, 2.3 kW Portable cable, 7.4 kW | Wall Connector, 11.5 kW | AC charging, 11 kW DC charging, 150 kW |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | Onboard charger, Type 1, 6.6 kW Quick charge port, Type 4, 50 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW Onboard charger, Tesla, 11.5 kW | Onboard charger, Type 2 CCS2, 11 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | Fast charging station, 0:23-0:29 Portable cable, 3:39-4:00 EVSE cable, 10:26-21:00 | Wall Connector, 7:00 | DC charging, 0:25-0:40 AC charging, 7:06 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | Tire repair kit (S) 3-point ALR/ELR seat belts (S) Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) (S) Around View Monitor (O) Brake Assist (S) Child safety rear door locks (S) Child seat upper tether anchor (S) Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) (S) Energy-absorbing front and rear bumpers (S) Energy-absorbing steering column (S) Front and rear assist grips (S) Front and rear crumple zones (S) Hill start assist (S) LATCH (S) Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (S) Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System (S) Parking brake (manual, foot pedal) (S) Pretensioners and load limiters on front belts (S) Side door guard beams (S) Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) (S) Traction Control System (TCS) (S) Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) (S) Vehicle Security System (VSS) (S) 7-inch color LCD display (S) AM/FM/CD with MP3/WMA CD (S) Auxiliary input jack (S) Bluetooth (S) Bose 7-speaker premium audio system (O) Cruise control (S) Cruise control switches (S) Digital meter cluster (S) Nissan Connection by CARWINGS (S) Nissan Navigation System with NavTraffic (S) Palm-shift drive selector (S) Pandora link for iPhone (S) SiriusXM Satellite Radio (S) 6 x Speakers (S) Trip computer (S) USB port (S) Automatic Temperature Control (S) Rear HVAC ducts (S) Heater, AC timer (S) Hybrid heater system with heat pump (S) 4-way manual front passenger seat (S) 6-way manual driver's seat (S) 60/40 folding rear seats (S) Front and rear heated seats (S) 3-spoke, heated, leather wrapped (S) Nissan Intelligent Key (S) Power door locks w/auto locking system (S) Power windows (S) Rear window defroster with timer (S) Remote charge door release (S) Variable intermittent windshield wipers (S) Auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (S) Heated outside mirrors (S) Power remote-controlled outside mirrors (S) Automatic on/off headlights (O) Fog lights (O) Halogen headlights (S) LED headlights (O) LED taillights (S) Room lamp (S) Partially recycled cloth seat fabric (S) | Air-filter (S) Aluminium pedals (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Carbon fiber spoiler (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Lowered suspension (S) Performance Brakes (S) Track Mode (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Manual rear liftgate (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) | Body coloured covered grille (S) Charcoal headlining (S) Exterior styling kit (O) Foldable towbar (O) Glossy black roof rails (S) Glossy Black Skid Plates, Front & Rear (S) Grocery bag holder (O) Hidden storage under the driver's seat (O) Load compartment mat, moulded plastic, Charcoal (O) Moulded plastic floor mats, Charcoal (O) Power folding outer rear head restraints (O) Protection net (O) Protective cap kit, Matt Tech Grey (S) R-Design perforated leather-clad gear knob, Charcoal, Geartronic (S) Recharge aluminium front tread plates (S) Recharge embossed logo on C/D-pillar (S) Roof spoiler (O) Roof top in contrast colour, Black Stone (S) Sport pedals (S) Without extra emblem tailgate (S) 360º Camera (O) Alarm Logic Base (S) Automatic door locking (S) BLIS - Blind Spot Information with steering assistant (S) Cruise control (S) Double locking (S) Driver adjustable power steering (S) Dual-stage airbags, driver and front passenger (S) Dynamic chassis (S) Emergency Brake light and Hazard Warning (S) Harman Kardon Premium Sound plus Park Assist package (O) Hill Descent Control (S) Hill Start Assist (S) Inflatable Curtain (S) IntelliSafe Assist (ACC) (O) IntelliSafe Surround (O) ISOFIX mounting points, rear seat (S) Keyless entry with hands-free power tailgate opening and closing (S) Knee airbag, driver side (S) Lane Keeping Aid (S) Oncoming Lane Mitigation (S) Panoramic roof with Navi Tech & Park Assist (O) Park Assist Camera, rear (O) Parking assistance, rear Gen 3 (S) Passenger airbag cut-off switch (S) Prep for Interior motion sensor (S) Rain sensor (S) Rear and front park assist (O) Road Sign Information (S) Safety belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters (S) SIPS side impact protection system (S) Speed limiter (S) Standard springs (S) Temporary Mobility Kit (S) WHIPS whiplash injury protection system (S) With alarm preparation (S) Without blocked lock mode (S) Without Pilot Assist (S) 12-inch driver display (S) 2 USB Typ-C Connectors, Front (S) 5 volt outlet (2 USB-C), in rear/lower tunnel consol (S) 9-inch centre touchscreen (S) Android powered infotainment (S) Bluetooth (S) Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+) (S) Digital owners manual (S) High Performance audio system (S) Power outlet, luggage compartment (S) Smartphone integration (S) Volvo On Call (S) Wireless mobile phone charging (O) CleanZone (S) Humidity sensor (S) Two-zone climate system including cooled glove compartment (S) Heat in grill emblem (S) High voltage coolant heater (HVCH) (S) Adjustable driver and front passenger seats (S) Comfort front seats (S) Comfort front seats (S) Heated front seats (O) Heated rear seats plus Climate Package (O) Manual seat cushion extension, driver seat (S) Manually foldable outer rear head restraints (S) Manually foldable second seat row (S) Power driver seat with memory function (O) Power front passenger seat (O) Power-operated multi-directional 4-way lumbar support (S) Heated steering wheel (O) Perforated leather-clad sport steering wheel with Uni-deco trim, Charcoal (S) Steering wheel remote control (S) Dark tinted rear windows (O) Handle side door body color, w/o damper, keyless and illumination (S) Heated windscreen (O) Heated windscreen washers (O) Power tailgate (S) Tempered side windows (S) Automatically dimmed inner and outer rear view mirrors (S) Door mirror covers, 019 Black Stone (S) Illuminated vanity mirrors (S) Power retractable door mirrors with ground lighting (S) Fog lamps (S) Interior high level illumination (S) LED Headlights (S) LED headlights with Active Bending Lights (O) Charcoal Nubuck Textile/Perforated Nappa in Charcoal interior (RB0R) (S) Cutting Edge Aluminium Decor (S) High-gloss black side window trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power | Some features can be found in different trim levels depending on the market. Make sure you check for exact details with your dealer. |
| 2015 Nissan Leaf SV | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 AWD |